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Financial Instrument - Risk Management and Fair Value - Summary of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value (Detail) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items] |
Fuel derivatives | $ 2,801
Fuel derivative instruments [member] |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items] |
Fuel derivatives | 2,801
Level 2 of Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items] |
Fuel derivatives | 2,801
Level 2 of Fair Value Hierarchy [Member] | Fuel derivative instruments [member] |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items] |
Fuel derivatives | $ 2,801

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